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01:17 – Acuity - firm of the future today - operating almost completely with a remote workforce! 
03:54 – Is your job on the automation chopping block? Find out, here 
04:30 – Even with the gloom-doom reports, the demand for accountants is still going up | University of Oxford – Oxford Martin School 
06:14 – Kenji notes that the fear of automation is driving curiosity and adaptation in the face of such huge changes
08:30 – Meet Sammy and Lisa!
08:59 – Sammy defines bookkeeping as a combination of traditional bookkeeping services,  some more  listening, and more advisory
09:37 – Lisa's definition of customer success is matching clients with the right tech, at the right time, so they can benefit from Acuity's full range of services
11:29 – Bank feeds are a constant source of frustration for accountants and clients alike
13:38 – Acuity's bookkeeping team uses a standard tech stack, including QBO and Xero, to ensure consistent service
16:53 – Accounting FOR food trucks FROM a 'food' truck - a new career move for your hosts? 
17:42 – We ain’t afraid ’a no oversized accounting-tech ecosystem chart! | Accountex
18:29 – Lisa thinks that eventually, the mind-boggling array of accounting apps are going to consolidate into bigger, better tools. 
19:01 – The Cloud Accounting Podcast - World-class recruiting tool! Listen, learn, and find excellent new hires! 
20:17 – Meet Graham and Ann! 
21:06 – Ann gives the rundown on Acuity's controller team functions
23:02 – Graham explains how Acuity's CFO group makes life easier for clients
23:52 – The bigger the data stack, the bigger the responsibility. 
24:19 – When do you need CFO services? 
27:01 – Graham shares some advice on getting into the advisory game
30:04 – What is community-adjusted EBITDA? 
30:34 – Non-GAAP metrics can be used to get a clearer picture of a company's performance
31:06 – GAAP might not be fairly addressing human capital, but Acuity is by investing in its people
32:08 – Is accounting still relevant? 
32:51 – When it comes to providing stellar service, data is king, even if it's non-financial
35:10 – The WeWork snafu is proof that the free market works

37:02 – Adapt or die? | TechRadar
37:59 – David says data is going to level the playing field and what really matters is people, culture, and company values 
Connect with the Acuity Team
Acuity: https://acuity.co/

Matthew May, Founder, VP Sales and Marketing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetechcpa/

Twitter: @thetechCPA



Kenji Kuramoto, Founder & CEO
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenjikuramoto/

Twitter: @kenjikuramoto



Lisa Gilreath, VP of Operations
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-gilreath-2ba506a/

Twitter: @lkgilreath



Ann O'Dea, Controller Team LeadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/invite-sent/ann-o-dea-a61263118/


Sammy Siddique, Cloud Accounting Team Lead
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammy-siddique-64446932/

Twitter: @sammy3042



Graham Wood, CFOLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamwoodjr/


Kai Moon, Senior Customer Success Advocate
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hikaimoon/

Twitter: @hikaimoon



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